Mbappe to Attend Ballon d'Or Ceremony, Faces Long Odds

Mbappe, a Real Madrid star, is set to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. He hopes to make history by winning the award.

Bookmakers have placed Lamine Yamal behind Kane in the running for the award. Yamal's recent success with Spain and Barcelona, including two trophies and the La Liga title, has earned him a spot alongside Kane and Mbappe in the conversation.

Mbappe has had an impressive season, scoring 42 goals in 44 games for Real Madrid. He won the Golden Boot and was the top scorer in La Liga with 25 goals.

According to a report, Mbappe will attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony to lift the award. However, his chances of beating Kane or Yamal are considered very low, given his trophyless campaign with both France and Madrid.

Mbappe has expressed confidence in his abilities, saying, "There wasn't anyone better than me last season." He also hopes to dedicate the 2026 Ballon d'Or to Africa if he wins it, which some have interpreted as a plea for votes before the ceremony.